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News and updates from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
In the early 1920s, Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to further develop an existing desert compound located near Death Valley, California. Wright’s unique design, to be built into the surrounding hills, incorporates sweeping canyon views, spring-fed fountains, and a concrete block system.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Nov 21, 2019
The cube is an essential building block of architecture when it comes to understanding the built environment. In this hands-on activity we blend the geometric forms Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired by with the Japanese art of paper folding.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Nov 13, 2019
At Frank Lloyd Wright’s two homes Taliesin and Taliesin West, Olgivanna and Frank Lloyd Wright often celebrated the holidays in lavish style including Halloween, where the Wright’s and Taliesin Fellowship dressed in costume and enjoyed a feast.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Oct 31, 2019
In 1956, Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to design a float for the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The eye-catching geometric float was inspired by the Arizona sunshine, and was awarded first place in its category.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Oct 14, 2019
In May, 13 students from the University of Oklahoma’s Gibbs College of Architecture visited Taliesin West for an eight-day immersive program where they studied Frank Lloyd Wright’s design through in-depth, studio-based experiences.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Oct 4, 2019
As the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation continues ongoing efforts to improve and preserve both Taliesin and Taliesin West, through a Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, we were recently able to increase the accessibility of Taliesin West by installing stabilized decomposed granite throughout the site. We spoke with Emily Butler, Foundation preservation manager to learn more about the project and overall benefits of the new material.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Oct 1, 2019
As the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation embraces more sustainable, innovative practices in our preservation work and beyond, we’re sharing some of these methods, and providing some tips on how you can incorporate these practices into your own home and life. Here, we discuss recycling materials, and share more about how we reuse materials in our preservation efforts at Taliesin and Taliesin West.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 25, 2019
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Phoenix home, once listed for $2,650,000, will now be sold in a no-reserve auction this October.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 16, 2019
At Taliesin and Taliesin West, wildlife can be seen everywhere. From bobcats and snakes, to geese and frogs — Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation staff members have captured photos of the animals they’ve encountered for National Wildlife Day.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Sep 4, 2019
